Americus, KS vs Ellsworth, KS

Ellsworth is moderately more affordable than Americus, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Americus scores 70 compared to 64 for Ellsworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Americus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Americus is $969/month compared to $693/month in Ellsworth — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellsworth has cheaper rent, Americus actually has lower median home values ($120,900 vs $143,600).

Median household income in Americus is $81,125 compared to $65,357 in Ellsworth (+24.1%). While Americus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Americus spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Ellsworth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.7°F vs 55.8°F). Americus receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 29.7" in Ellsworth.